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Pay according to your configuration and without a minimum contract period

You only pay for what you use: Billing of the selected configuration by the minute

Multiple Servers

Up to 99 Servers in one contract

Multiple Projects/Websites

Setup multiple projects or websites. The exact amount will depend on the number of CPUs, RAM and SSD storage of the server. In the smallest configuration (Managed Cloud Hosting S), up to four projects/websites are possible

Automatic resource sharing

Server resources are automatically allocated as necessary when running multiple projects/websites. For projects with high performance requirements, for example from high traffic volume, computing power and resources are automatically adjusted to current needs

Project ready in just 55 seconds

Your project will be ready in just 55 seconds with a powerful Cloud

Data centre location

Your choice of data centre location, included free

vCores

1-16 vCores

Minimum 1 vCore

RAM

0.5-128 GB RAM

Minimum 0.5 GB

SSD storage space

Solid state drive, the fastest and latest storage technology

Minimum 20 GB

Hot-add resize

Increase your server's configuration (resources) without switching it off

Interactive Invoice

Full billing transparency: Whether you want to see your expenses aggregated or broken down to individual minutes, or you need to forecast your future expenses, Interactive Invoice lets you do it all

Architecture

Virtualisation technology from Docker and Kubernetes

SAN storage

All projects are stored in SAN storage to guarantee the best possible security

Traffic

Unlimited incoming and outgoing traffic free of charge

Bandwidth

10 Gbit/s internal network connectivity

Security

Security with SSL Wildcard Certificate

Secure your customers' data in accordance with the latest safety standards in data encryption with the SSL Wildcard Certificate.

Managed Cloud Hosting is administered and maintained by us. You have the option to choose application-specific optimized stacks or create your own custom stack from over 20 combinations with the ability to reconfigure them any time

Professional groupware-capable e-mail solution with mail, events, and address book - £4.99/month

Optional

Online Storage

Online Storage

Access your data anytime, anywhere!

2 GB

Office Drive Manager

Access your Online Storage directly via Windows Explorer!

Mobile Online Storage

Mobile access to your files with iOS and Android

Marketing and Website Tools

Webtool

More website performance

SEO Pro

Make it easier for search engines to find your website - £9.99/month

Optional

General Server Features

Pay according to your configuration and without a minimum contract period

You only pay for what you use: The billing of your selected configuration is based on to-the-minute usage, and in the case of cancellation of the VM, the package price is prorated by the minute, forbothflex rates and for default configurations. Billing is on a monthly basis. There’s no minimum contract period, and you can cancel your contract at any time

Multiple Servers

Up to 99 Servers in one contract

Multiple Projects/Websites

Setup multiple projects or websites. The exact amount will depend on the number of CPUs, RAM and SSD storage of the server. In the smallest configuration (Managed Cloud Hosting S), up to four projects/websites are possible

Automatic resource sharing

Server resources are automatically allocated as necessary when running multiple projects/websites. For projects with high performance requirements, for example from high traffic volume, computing power and resources are automatically adjusted to current needs

Project/Server ready in just 55 seconds

Your Virtual Machine/project will be ready in just 55 seconds with a powerful Cloud

Data centre location

Your choice of data centre location, included free

vCores

1-16 vCores

Minimum 1 vCore

RAM

1-128 GB RAM

Minimum 1 GB

SSD storage space

Solid state drive, the fastest and latest storage technology

Minimum 20 GB

Block Storage

Upgrade the storage capacity of your Cloud Server flexibly with customised configuration and combinable block storage units. Our block storage is based on the latest SSD SAN storage system - 100 GB for £7.20/month

Optional

Load balancing

Evenly distributes data requests across multiple servers allowing shorter access times for visitors of your website. Load balancing on Managed Servers will be taken care of by us

Use KVM console to access your server as if it was physically on your desktop

Available with Linux and Windows packages

Interactive Invoice

Full billing transparency: Whether you want to see your expenses aggregated or broken down to individual minutes, or you need to forcast your future expenses, Interactive Invoice lets you do it all

Architecture

VMware virtualisation technology

SAN storage

All virtual machines (VMs)/projects are stored in our storage area network (SAN). Compared to direct-attached storage (DAS) or local storage, SAN is significantly more resilient. With SAN, your data is always available, even in the event of storage node failure.

Traffic

Unlimited incoming and outgoing traffic free of charge

Bandwidth

10 Gbit/s internal network connectivity

Security

Security with SSL Wildcard Certificate

Secure your customers' data in accordance with the latest safety standards in data encryption with the SSL Wildcard Certificate.

High-performance data centres

Hosted in the advanced data centre of your choice

Firewall management

Customisable network security system configurations for controlling traffic. Firewall rules can be applied to all VMs in the Control Panel. Firewall settings for Managed Servers are taken care of by us

IPS/IDS

IPS and IDS build the first barrier in our security network to protect against unwanted access

SIEM

A holistic security, information and event management system which detects and flags anomalies

Backup

A reliable backup solution to ensure the security of your data - £0.20/GB/month

Optional with Linux and Windows packages

Server snapshot

Create snapshots when you want to preserve the state of a virtual machine, allowing you to return to the same state repeatedly, or just consolidate changes

Server image

Create server images manually or automatically (e.g. schedule the automatic creation of server images daily or weekly), later you can deploy new servers based on these images

Managed Cloud Hosting is administered and maintained by us. You have the option to choose application-specific optimised stacks or create your own custom stack from over 20 combinations with the ability to reconfigure them any time. The S and M packages are £5/month (£10/month with a 50% discount) (£0.0001/minute) and other packages such as Flex are £10/month (£0.0002/minute)

Professional groupware-capable e-mail solution with mail, events, and address book - £4.99/month

Optional

Online Storage

Online Storage

Access your data anytime, anywhere!

2 GB

Office Drive Manager

Access your Online Storage directly via Windows Explorer!

Mobile Online Storage

Mobile access to your files with iOS and Android

Marketing and Website Tools

Webtool

More website performance

SEO Pro

Make it easier for search engines to find your website - £9.99/month

Optional

Prices
excl. VAT
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Top features

INCLUDED

1&1 SSL Certificate

INCLUDED

1&1 SSL Certificate

With an SSL certificate, exchanging information and data on your website is completely risk-free. For example, when a customer fills in a contact form, their information is encrypted before being sent to the web server, protecting it from unauthorised access. The recognisable 'https://' is also displayed before your Internet address for all visitors, creating even more confidence in your business.

SSD SAN storage

SSD SAN storage

In the Cloud Panel, you can assign up to 2.5 TB (5 x 500 GB) SSD storage to each virtual machine. 1&1 Cloud Server only uses the latest storage technology from SolidFire – compared to HDD, this provides over 10 times faster access times for your data.All virtual machines (VMs) are stored via storage area network (SAN). Compared to direct attached storage (DAS) or local storage, SAN is significantly more resilient. With SAN, your data always remains available, even in the event of storage node failure.

55 seconds

55 seconds

Virtual machines (VMs) can be set up and used immediately – setup takes on average less than 55 seconds.

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Hot-add-resize

Hot-add-resize

Increase your server resources (RAM, vCPU and SSD storage) during operation, with no need to restart the server and no downtime

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Firewall

Firewall

Before data reaches your server, all traffic is filtered through our central firewall within the networks of our data centres. For example, DDoS attacks are quickly intercepted within the network meaning individual servers do not have to deal with any threats. Root only: The central firewall management function has been made available for this purpose within the Cloud Panel. Firewall options can be changed to suit your needs, and then simultaneously applied to single or multiple VMs.

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Choice of data center

Choice of data center

You now have the option of creating and holding all virtual machines and other server components mentioned in your contract, in different data centres within Europe and the USA. This allows you to, for example, improve access times to your server or build transatlantic redundant infrastructures for your international customers. The option to choose centre location can be found within your Cloud Panel under "Advanced Options". The server components of our UK customers will automatically be held exclusively in our UK data centre unless otherwise changed.

Unlimited traffic

Unlimited traffic

With the 1&1 Cloud Server Package there are no hidden or unexpected costs. Unlimited traffic is included and there are no data caps or throttling.

Unlimited e-mail accounts

Unlimited e-mail accounts

With an 1&1 Cloud Server package, you can create an unlimited number of e-mail addresses with all of your included domains foryourself and your employees.

Availability

Availability

Our cloud platforms use a combination of the highest quality state-of-the-art components from brands like HP, Intel, SolidFire and F5 Networks.. Our aim is to make our products as fail-safe as possible and as a result guaranteeing at least 99.9% availability, meaning your servers and business run smoothly.

NEW

1&1 Cloud Community

NEW

1&1 Cloud Community

Use the 1&1 Cloud Community to exchange ideas, network and discuss the latest advances with other Cloud Server users and 1&1 experts.

Pay according to your configuration and without a minimum contract period

You only pay for what you use: The billing of your selected configuration is based on to-the-minute usage, and in the case of cancellation of the VM, the package price is prorated by the minute, for both flex rates and for default configurations. Billing is on a monthly basis. There's no minimum contract period, and you can cancel your contract at any time

Load balancer

Load balancer

Distribute your traffic workload between several of your servers with a few clicks.

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NEW

Plesk ONYX

NEW

Plesk ONYX

Plesk ONYX is the leading tool for server administrators and web professionals alike. As the admin, you manage and process all of the server's functions and set up user accounts, domains and e-mail addresses without having to change the interface. No need to worry anymore about important updates and services to keep your server secure and up-to-date. Let Plesk do the work for you so you can focus on the things that matter.

Backup

Backup

Convenient backup solution to secure your data. All backups are encrypted and stored in a physically separate data centre. Regular backups can be scheduled at specific times (e.g. every Wednesday at 3 am).

VPN

VPN

With VPN (Virtual Private Network), a secure connection is established between a local PC and your cloud servers. Encryption is performed by using TLS (Transport Layer Security), the successor to SSL encryption. Within the Cloud Panel, you can download a corresponding VPN certificate which once installed, directly establishes a VPN connection to your cloud servers.

Shared storage

Shared storage

Shared storage is a separate hard disk that can be accessed by some or all of your servers. You can quickly create the appropriate shared storage rules in the Cloud Panel. Information is exchanged between your servers via NFS or CIFS protocols.

Full API

Full API

Take advantage of the fully documented application programming interface (API). You can carry out all available actions via the Cloud Panel or through third-party applications.

Software Development Kits

1&1 Software Development Kits (SDKs) are now available on GitHub for various programming languages such as Python, PHP and .Net. With the REST-API, you can interact with the 1&1 cloud platform and manage it in each respective language.

For tips on using SDKs, visit the Develop area in the 1&1 Cloud Community.

Cloud Apps

Cloud Apps

More than 100 popular apps such as WordPress, Magento, ownCloud or GitLab can now be installed directly from our 1&1 Cloud App Centre or the Cloud Panel – allowing you to get your projects online even faster. Root access required.

Block Storage

Block storage is an additional hard drive that increases your storage capacity. You can extend your 1&1 Cloud Server up to 25 TB. It's an SSD-based SAN storage system that offers fast read/write speed and maximum reliability.

The high-performance server platform for your projects

Easy

NEW: With the new 1&1 Cloud Panel and its innovative smart administration, it's simple to configure the number of CPUs, RAM and SSD, as well as load balancing, backups and other applications.

NEW: The new user-friendly interface makes managing your server easy – leaving you more time to spend on your business.

NEW: With prepared templates for applications including WordPress, Magento® and more, it's easier than ever to get you and your clients' Internet projects online in just a few clicks.

Maximum security for your projects

Architecture

In addition to the firewall, our security architecture also includes IDS/IPS and SIEM technologies. The combination of these components provides maximum security against cyber-attacks and hacking.

Backups, snapshots and images for your 1&1 Cloud Server

Create snapshots to capture the status of a virtual machine. You can restore the previous status at any time, or only partially merge it with current changes.

Backups can be created at any time, individually configured and saved forever. This applies to backups of all systems.

Create server images manually or automatically (daily or weekly). Afterwards you can set up new servers from your created images with minimum effort.

Advanced monitoring: Your 1&1 Cloud Server always (under control)

The powerful management system of the 1&1 Cloud Server offers the ideal tool for easily monitoring each configured server and all network resources.

Easily expandable

Additional IP addresses

Domain as a fixed Internet address

Certified security when exchanging data

Various backup solutions for different security requirements

Architecture

Backups, snapshots and images

Advanced monitoring

Easily expandable

Our newly-developed Cloud Server combines all the benefits of a physical server with the advanced capabilities of the cloud! Experience it for yourself – try the 1&1 Cloud Server for one month, free and with no obligation!

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More information

1&1 is a leading global Internet service provider with over 13 million customer contracts.

1&1 Data Centres are among the safest and most efficient in Europe, with around 70,000 high-end servers running parallel in operation.

1&1 hosts over 19 million domain names.

1&1 transfers over five billion e-mails and 9,000 terabytes of data every month, with external network connectivity speed of 300 Gbit/s.

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Cloud Server: Additional Information

What is a cloud server?

The new 1&1 Server cloud product is a cloud hosting solution that allows companies to individually and dynamically manage IT resources (hardware and software) and align them to the scope and requirements of IT projects. This means that you can flexibly manage your website hosting options and IT resources with unparalleled precision. In fact, with our simple and intuitive hot-add resize feature, the 1&1 Cloud Server gives webmasters the freedom to increase the amount of storage, processing power and RAM via sliders – whilst benefiting from uninterrupted access and full functionality at all times. This means that your dynamic resources within your cloud server can grow seamlessly alongside your website – giving you ultimate control and peace of mind.

A cloud server is particularly suitable for web projects of larger online start-ups, eCommerce or corporate applications such as intranets, CRM and ERP systems. Thanks to the combined security and performance features of the cloud server, both dynamic performance and data security are guaranteed. Security and performance are the most important elements of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provided by 1&1. These include SAN storage for increased protection, integrated and automatic backups, additional IP addresses, SSL certificates and a choice of professional antivirus solutions depending on your preference. Together, these feature-sets combine to create a truly comprehensive cloud server suitable for a range of professional applications.

Who can benefit from the 1&1 Cloud Server?

Although many medium-sized businesses have previously considered taking advantage of dynamic resources within cloud servers, until now, there has been a distinct lack of reliable services that are also easy to use. Thankfully, 1&1 now offers the very best security, reliability and simplicity for small and medium-sized businesses that are looking to sign up to cloud servers in the UK.Thanks to advances in cloud server technology, users now have the ability to deploy new virtual machines in less than 55 seconds for the fastest server setup. Alongside this, 1&1 provides the option to define private networks and create additional users with individual rights at any time – giving you and your collaborators even greater control.What's more, with the ability to share information through NFS and CIFS protocols, you can take advantage of an integrated load balancer that allows you to distribute your workload over several servers with just a few clicks. With SSD storage space, you can benefit from the very latest storage technology combined with cloud server technology.

What is the cost of 1&1's cloud servers in the UK?

Offering the best value for money anywhere on the Internet, 1&1's cloud server options provide access to 100 GB SSD storage at £7.20 per month, 1 vCore at £7.20 per month and 1 GB RAM at £7.20 per month. However, should you only use your cloud server for 15 days, you will only be charged for that amount. For example, if you create basic configuration (1 vCore, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB SSD with Linux CentOS) this would work out at £15.84 per month. If you then use this configuration for just 10 days, 20 hours and 10 minutes, you will have used approximately 33% of a 30 day month. Once the cost is broken down, you will be charged just £5.22 (33% of £15.84) at the end of the month.

Another great feature of dynamic cloud servers is that you are free to either increase or decrease your services and capacity at any time. This ensures ultimate flexibility within your cloud server hosting package – helping you to keep down costs without compromising the functionality and accessibility of your website.

How long does it take to setup a virtual machine on a 1&1 Cloud Server?

All features found within 1&1's cloud servers are ready and waiting for you to access them. These include pre-installed app templates, fully integrated backup options, advanced monitoring systems that allow you to configure and monitor all of your network resources, and full API so you can carry out any actions either through the 1&1 Cloud Panel or through your software of choice – wherever you may be. In addition to this, new virtual machines can be added in less than 55 seconds through our Fast Server Deployment feature, allowing for super-quick setup times.

What's more, as leaders within our industry, 1&1 has been at the cutting edge of Internet and cloud server technologies since 2001 – embracing innovation and excellence at every turn. 1&1 has always been committed to the very best customer service and we are happy to provide expert advice where we can.

This means that you can count on 1&1 to help you get setup with a minimum of fuss. Rest assured, our highly knowledgeable technicians are available to take your query or question via telephone or e-mail, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – meaning that any setup issues regarding your dynamic resources within your cloud server can be dealt with immediately.

What features can I expect with a cloud server from 1&1?

Cloud servers from 1&1 offer many powerful features to help you enjoy the very best in web hosting. All of our packages come with super-fast SSD storage as standard, shared storage, SAN storage, integrated load balancing, a KVM console, integrated backups and a comprehensive user and rights management system. Hot-add resizing without downtime penalties also comes as part of the package. In addition to this, 1&1 has also placed emphasis on optimizing the cloud server dashboard for increased usability. This means that your cloud server is easy to setup and maintain well into the future.

1&1 has also incorporated API features that allow the automation of all routine operations such as server configuration. This means that, in just a few simple clicks, you can setup new servers and manage the administration of existing servers in real time from the 1&1 dashboard. Finally, with the inclusion of advanced SSL certificates and access to NFS and CIFS protocols, you have comprehensive control of your dynamic resources in your cloud server at all times. Sign up for the very best in cloud server technology from 1&1 today.

Can I choose the location of my cloud server?

Yes, thanks to the multitude of 1&1 Data Centres you can choose where exactly you would like your cloud server to be hosted. Especially in regard to optimizing loading time, it is beneficial for the server to be located as close to you as possible. That is why 1&1 offers you a choice between cloud servers located in Europe (EU) and in the USA - free of charge. The cloud panel also allows you to choose between data centers for the creation of virtual machines later on.

Can I move existing virtual machines to a different data centre?

Yes, with the clone function in the cloud panel you can easily move already existing virtual machines to a different data centre in Europe (EU) and in the USA. Please note, that this will automatically change the IP address to one belonging to the new data centre. Our support team is here to help you around the clock on 0333 336 5509.

Which other cloud server features can I use across various data centres?

The 1&1 firewall, monitoring policies and the clone function are the first features that can be used by various data centres. Each firewall rule that has been created is available for every data centre and can be assigned to every server. Other features like shared storage, the load balancer, private networks and VPN cannot be used by a variety of data centers yet, as they must be configured for each center separately. We are working on making these features available across various data centres.

Are 1&1 cloud hosting services secure?

If you're used to the kind of local servers that are associated with web hosting providers, then you may be concerned about some of the risks linked with storing information with cloud hosting services, such as potential exposure to hackers. At 1&1, we only use the most secure, safe and efficient data centres, so you can rest assured when you order your 1&1 Cloud Server. With around 70,000 high-end servers operating in parallel, our cloud hosting providers employ advanced security measures to meet top data protection standards, and ensure that all of your information is fully secure. If you are still unsure and would like to ask any questions about our cloud hosting solutions, then feel free to contact our expert team by calling or sending an e-mail, and we will be happy to put your mind at rest.

Why should I choose a 1&1 cloud hosting service?

Cloud servers are the way forward for organisations looking for the flexibility to respond quickly to new opportunities, such as deploying new applications, and meeting a growing customer demand by increasing traffic intake. 1&1 offers high performance, cheap cloud hosting for all your projects. Cloud hosting services from 1&1 are easy to install, affordable, secure, and offer the best cloud web hosting solutions for your business. With a range of accessible and affordable packages available on our website, that can all be purchased and installed with a few clicks, you're sure to find the best cloud hosting service to meet your needs. The newly created cloud server from 1&1 takes all the advantages of a physical server and combines them with the sophisticated features of the cloud. The best thing about choosing a cloud server from 1&1 is that you can enjoy a free trial for one month with no obligation – meaning you can see the benefits for yourself before you buy.

What are the advantages of a managed cloud server?

With 1&1 Managed Cloud Hosting, your cloud is maintained by 1&1. This also means that the access rights are restricted to the server, as the monitoring of the operating system and all other associated administrative tasks are taken on by expert 1&1 server administrators. Maintenance services include security updates and general maintenance of the system. Your cloud is monitored around the clock by 1&1 technicians; therefore, you have no additional expenses or hassle when it comes to the administration of your cloud server, and can instead fully focus on your web project. For this purpose, the main features and functionalities are already included with 1&1 Managed Cloud Hosting. To create a project, you can easily choose between a free configured stack—a combination of web server, database and scripting language—or a 1-click application with optimised stack. In both cases, the stack is managed by 1&1, but the application is installed only, and not managed by 1&1 once in operation.

1&1 Managed Cloud Hosting requires no server expertise and is easy and intuitive to use.

What are the advantages of a cloud server with root access?

With the root access option with 1&1 Cloud Servers, you are responsible for updating the server and the software on it. With root access to the system, you have complete and exclusive control of your server. This variant of the 1&1 Cloud Server enables you to implement your own administration rights and therefore offers total freedom and flexibility in terms of system configuration. However, this also means that the full responsibility for the server maintenance and protection of the data stored on it is up to the customer.The 1&1 Cloud Server, in this case, is managed and designed in all respects by the customer and therefore requires a certain amount of server expertise.